© Lisa Callahan
© Lisa Callahan
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Olympic Games Beijing - Stamp Shaped
2008 year| Silver (.999) (Pad Printed) | 15.554 g | - |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (Pad Printed) |
| Weight | 15.554 g |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#175340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Stamp shaped coin. Top half silver with coloured Australian Flag above coloured Olympic Rings and 50c in lower left corner.
Bottom half coloured with Chinese Dragon, AUSTRALIA written vertically down right side with solid red strip, and Beijing 2008 written above the dragon.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50c Beijing 2008 AUSTRALIA
Edge
Perforation teeth (to mimic a Stamp)
Comment
Australia’s first legal tender Stamp-shaped Coin (“Stamp-Coin”) is issued with Australia Post’s 2008 Stamp release celebrating the Beijing Olympics. It is a copy of the 2008 Beijing Olympics 50c commemorative stamp designed by Lynda Warner.The number 8 is auspicious for the Chinese, so the Stamp-Coin is appropriately limited to a lucky number - 8000.
The Stamp-Coin and matching Stamp are in a boxed presentation folder that forms a triangle desk display.
Issued by Perth Mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was released as part of a series of commemorative coins celebrating the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and features a unique stamp-shaped design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 P | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Olympic Games Beijing - Stamp Shaped) 2008 coin.
